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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. We have loads of great competitions in this edition - an amazing hamper from Chambers butchers, a Ragdale Hall spa day, Yorkshire Wildlife Park tickets, two £50 meals at the amazing Railway at Lowdham and tickets to Blue Planet II Live to name but a few. Good luck! Homemade Christmas presents are always a hit - we have included three for you to impress your friends with. Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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The Tinsel and Turkey Tale Christmas bulldozes its way into our lives ever earlier. I let it wash over me and get through it in a haze of gin and chocolate orange. The Turkey I remember the first year my dad cooked the Christmas dinner. We were all starving and he proudly bought the turkey out and began carving it but he kept hitting bone and all we could get off the bird were pretty dismal bits of brown meat. He put it down to the fact it must have been an old bird (those were the days when your employer gave you a turkey at Christmas). Later that afternoon when tradition dictates it’s buffet time (usually an hour after you’ve finished dinner) we flipped the turkey over to see if there was any more meat on the other side - and Turkeys... lo-and-behold two are related to the T-Rex beautiful plump sleep in trees breasts and have periscopic vision enough meat to keep us in turkey have two stomachs sandwiches for the whole of January!! How you can cook a turkey upside down still baffles me to this day. The Tree Stage One – Getting the tree upright. Gary will spend the best part of a day trying to find the tree stand. Then saw half the trunk and branches off to even get it into the living room. Once the tree is in the stand he will spend another couple of hours levelling it up. Then a dog will knock the tree over. And we’re back to stage one…This is a pattern that repeats itself
every year. So by 8pm he refuses to help with Stage Two - decorating it. Apparently that’s my job! And every year I kid myself that this year I will do better. I pour myself a sherry. Put on the “Now Christmas” CD and begin…lights have to go on first. To say I hate doing it is an understatement. The tree is usually well over 6 foot and I am 5ft 2”. You do the maths. The kids are kind and usually just laugh at my pathetic efforts. The end result is usually me in tears, the tree half done and everyone else in hysterics at my ridiculous behaviour. By midnight I’ve lost interest and just chuck the baubles on any old how and cover every available space with tinsel, vowing “never again”! The Family Get Together Last year it was the turn of my mum to entertain us all. Including our two dogs. What could possibly go wrong? Harry was dressed as a Christmas Tree and Herbie in a Christmas jumper. Hilarious, we thought. Within 5 minutes of arriving it all kicked off. Herbie’s Christmas jumper was hanging off the chickens enclosure (minus said dog) and he was inside with a chicken between his jaws looking a bit perplexed as to what to do next!! Gary spotted him just in time and went into SAS mode. With a phone in one hand and a beer in the other he wrestled the chicken from the dogs clutches. Tense times as we all sat down to dinner. Cracker pulling commenced and Gary had to read his joke out; “Why did the chicken cross the road?”... Merry Christmas everyone! © Ali Wale
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Christmas at Chatsworth: up to 6 January 2019. Adults £25/Child £15/Family £69. Contact Chatsworth House for tickets and more info. Winter Wonderland: up to 31 December Old Market Square. Christmas market, stalls open until 24 December. Christmas light switch on 16 November. Ice bar & skating tickets available via www.whatsonnottingham.com Christmas Craft Market: 24/25 November. 10.30am - 4.30pm at Rufford Country Park, Ollerton. Arnold Christmas Market: November 23 & 24. Patchings Christmas Market: 23 - 25 November, 10am - 4pm daily. Patchings Art Centre. www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch On: 24 November 10am - 6pm. Free family day out. Central Ave, West Bridgford. Woodthorpe Park Christmas: 24/25 November, 1/2, 8/9 & 15/16 December. Free entry. Woodthorpe Grange Park. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Christmas Daytime Cruises: 2½ hour cruise. Includes dinner. Available Mon-Fri from end of November up to & including 21 Dec. £18.50 pp. Call Princess River Cruises for details 0115 9100 400/401. Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On: 27 November 6pm - 8pm. New venue for stage, Alexandra Street. Dear Santa: 29 November - 1 December. Suit 2-7 yrs. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www. trch.co.uk Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain with Bells On: 29 November at 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood: 30 November - 19 January 2019 at Nottingham Playhouse. Call 0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Craft.Fair.Contemporary: 30 November - 2 December. Nottingham Contemporary, NG1 2GB. Free entry. Christmas in Leipzig - concert by Solomon’s Knot: 1 December at 7pm. St Mary the Virgin Church, NG1 1HN. Tickets £20. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs: 1 December - 6 January 2019. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk Kelham Hall Christmas Fayre: 1/2 December. 10.30am - 4pm, Kelham, Newark. Beauty & the Beast: 1 - 16 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. A Storybook Christmas: 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23 December. £12pp. Kids U12 go free. Newstead Abbey. More info & times: www.whatsonnottingham.com Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker (12A): 3 - 9 December. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. The Sixteen at Christmas: 4 December at 7pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch. co.uk
Hucknall Christmas Lights Switch On Festival: 5 December from 4pm. Full programme of entertainment for all the family. Free. Christmas with Tony Woodcock: 5 December from 12 noon at The Cross Keys, NG1 2GJ. £40pp, bookings 0115 941 7898. Festival of Lessons & Carols with Viva Voce & Revival Gospel Choir: 6 December at 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, High Pavement. FREE Christmas Showtime: 6 December at 2pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Steampunkalia: 8/9 December, 11am - 4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. Car parking charges apply. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Peter Pan: 8 December - 13 January 2019. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch. co.uk The Great Christmas Dig: 8 December at 12 noon. Handmade Theatre Co. at Mansfield Central Library. Tickets £4.75. www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk Patching Carol Concert: Sunday 9 December at 7.30pm. With Sinfonia Chorale. Tickets 0115 965 3479. Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You: Sunday 9 December. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 The Elves & the Shoemaker: 12 December - 5 January 2019 at Nottingham Playhouse. Tickets £12.50. Call 0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 13 December at St Barnabus Cathedral, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham or 0115 924 6211. Andre Rieu: 15 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 3733000. Nottingham Santa Run & Walk: 15 December 9.30am - 11.30am. Holme Pierrepont. For more info visit www.nwscnotts.com Flying High Theatre present Beauty & the Beast: 15 December at 7pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Christmas in the Courtyard: 15/16 December, 12-3pm at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. Car parking charges apply. More info & times at www.whatsonnottingham.com Santa Paws: 15/16 December, 11am - 12.30pm & 2 - 3.30pm at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. Minimum £2 donation to Jerry Green Dog Rescue. Car parking charges apply. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Arnold Community Cinema presents The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG): 18 December at 7.30pm. Free admission at St Mary’s Church, Arnold The Hallé Christmas Concert: 18 Dec - 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www. trch.co.uk Christmas Carol Concert: Wednesday 19 December, Bolsover Castle. Doors open 6pm for 6.30pm performance. Carols sung by Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir. Family Carol Concert: 19 & 22 Dec at Royal Concert Hall with the Nottingham Harmonic Choir. Box office 0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk Big Band at Christmas: 23 December at 7.30pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Elf: A Christmas Spectacular: 28 - 30 December. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000
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Nottinghamshire Community Foundation would like to hear from you if you are providing free lunches for the elderly this Christmas. If you are a local charity or community group with a history of providing a Christmas lunch for the elderly, please apply to us for a grant to help you cover your costs or to make some extra dinners this year. To apply email: helen@nottscf.org.uk Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is launching an appeal this winter and asking people of all ages to show their support for those in need. In particular they are calling on all who can afford it to forego the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) paid to the over 60s, and donate the money to those for whom it is not nearly enough. To donate please send a cheque to Nottinghamshire Community Foundation and post it to: Pine House B, Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Road West, Mansfield, Notts NG21 0HJ. Marking the envelope 'Surviving Winter Fund' To find out more about grants from Nottinghamshire Community Foundation, to set up a family or company fund to support your local community or favourite theme, or to donate to our local causes please go to: www.nottscf.org.uk .
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Gedling District Round Table Santa Sleigh Ready For Action! It won't be long until the Christmas spirit is upon us all. Gedling District Round Table (GDRT) will be out this December with Santa, his helpers and sleigh, to visit as many local children as they can, handing out sweets and Christmas cheer. With the help of local groups (such as the fantastic members of 1st Porchester and 4th Carlton scouting groups and Gedling Southbank Football Teams) the members of GDRT collect every year, whatever the weather, for local charities and groups supporting children and adults alike. Subject to change, Santa and his sleigh will be in Lady Bay Retail Park and Netherfield Retail Park, as well as street routes near Spring Lane (Gedling), Cavendish/Coningswath Rd (Carlton), Digby Rd/Shelford Rd (Mapperley/ Gedling), Porchester Gardens (Mapperley) and, of course, after our tremendous reception last year….Netherfield! Please keep an eye on our FB page : Gedling and District Round Table 1290 (@GedlingRT), to see the dates and routes Santa's sleigh is taking. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your continued support with our community projects. If you fancy joining one of the largest clubs in the world, we are always seeking new members. Men aged 18-40 are welcome. Feel free to have a look on our FB page and the Round Table website to see what we are all about, or email us for more info: GedlingRT@gmail. com
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Opening times: 11am-4pm on the following dates: November 18th, 24th, 25th. December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd. Closed on 24th.
Our team of elves will be greeting you in the Grotto to make your visit to see Santa more magical, Mrs Claus may make an appearance on occasions too.
Entrance is £1 per child with all proceeds being donated to Nottinghamshire Hospice.
Breakfast with Santa, £9.99 Every weekend in December up to Christmas. Booking essential and spaces limited, age 3+. Please see our Facebook page and website for more information on Christmas events.
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Where’s Santa? Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa’s grotto is open 11am-4pm on 24 & 25 Nov & 1/2, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 December. Closed 24th. Entrance £1 per child, donated to charity. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa is in residence from 25th Nov and will be there weekends and evenings. Ring for details. Why not book tea with Santa? Group and family bookings. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Sundown Adventure Land - The Night Before Christmas. 17-24 Dec. Take a ride through the enchanted forest to visit Santa. To book tickets visit: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun through Dec inc. 23 Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children (up to 12 yrs). £12.45pp. 2 sailings per day (11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm). Call 0115 9100 400/401/402 to book or visit: www. princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Open to Dec 24 at 10am - 5pm. Breakfast with Santa – 1st & 23rd Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 8th December 6pm-8.30pm (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Conkers Winter Wonderland - 10.30am-8pm (5pm Xmas eve). Tickets include access to Conkers Discovery (open 10am - 5pm). Visit Santas Woodland Grotto. For tickets call 01283 216633 or book online www.visitconkers.com/events/winterwonderland. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Winter Wonderland until 24 D e c . Breakfast with Santa 25th Nov, 9th & 24th Dec (see website for prices and details). Party in the park with Santa on 15th Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - prebook event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk An Audience with Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle -
Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec, 22/23 Dec. Normal admission applies. Additional charge of £5 applies (includes small gift). Pre-booking essential. To book call: 0370 333 1181. Oceans of Fun - Breakfast with Santa 19th & 20th Dec. 9.30am – 11.30am (£5.95 per child. Includes breakfast, visit & gift from Santa). Toddler Christmas party on 12th Dec - 10am-12noon (£6). Christmas Party with Mickey & Minnie 19th December 4pm-5.45pm (£7). For more info call 0115 963 3961. Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his Ice Age Grotto. Weekends 24/25 Nov, 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec. 11am - 4pm. £4.50 inc. gift. 01909 720378 White Post Christmas - Every day from Saturday 24 November to Monday 24 December from 10am - 5pm. Includes Winter Wonderland, real reindeer, build a snowman and Nativity play. Available to book now. 01623 882977. Breakfast with Santa at Rufford - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Saturdays 1, 8, 15 December. 8.30am - 10am. £11.50pp. Call to book 01623 821338. Santa Special Train Rides - weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec, 22/23 & 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm. Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. Santa at intu Broadmarsh - weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15-24 Dec inclusive. No charge to see Santa but option to pay extra for gift etc. More details will be posted at intu. co.uk/broadmarsh Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 Dec for times and prices please check Facebook and our website. Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 Dec for times and prices please check Facebook and our website. Stories with Santa at Wollaton Hall - every weekend in December. 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. £6 per child. Stories from the North Pole & sing-a-long. Inc. present for every child
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Happy Christmas from Arnold Swimming Club
ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS
As Christmas approaches, Arnold Swimming Club celebrate a successful start to the new season in both league galas and open meet competitions. Swimmers are beginning to look forward to the excitement of county championships in the new year. ASC new year resolution…. SWIM FAST
Club Championship Congratulations The autumn saw Arnold swimmers competing in their own club championships at Hucknall Leisure Centre. The club championships gave swimmers from as young as 6 to adult members, the opportunity to race in a gala environment and experience the competitive world of swimming. As always, there was a great atmosphere and plenty of fantastic swimming to view. Over the 3 sessions, Arnold swimmers produced over 700 personal best times, achieved nearly 200 county qualifying times and broke 18 club records. A huge thank you to all the swimmers, parents and wonderful volunteers who again made this event such an amazing success. A special mention must go to Tom White on breaking the 100m short course breaststroke county record that has stood since 2010. Congratulations Thomas.
New Season Swimming Success Arena League Round 1 Gala This October saw Arnold swimmers head off to Worcester to make Arnold swimming history. Following their promotion last season, this was the first time ASC have ever competed in the Premier division of the Arena league. Arnold’s super swimmers had an amazing night finishing 3rd place out of the six teams swimming and were just 13 points behind second place. This is a strong start to their season and testament to the swimmers and coaches hard work. The results on the night were Abingdon in first place with 222 points, Redditch second with192 points, Arnold a fantastic third place with 179 points, followed by Blythe fourth with 170 points, Radford fifth with 145 points and sixth, Hinckley with 135 points. Notts ASA Stage 2 League Arnold swimmers have also done themselves proud in the Notts ASA stage 2 league. They began by heading to Mansfield in September to compete and finished their first gala in 1st place so they were joint top after the first round. The second round saw them head off to Lammas in October to swim and the team finished in a solid 3rd place. This means Arnold have made the final of the Stage 2 competition and will now compete at the end of November. Good luck to those swimmers taking part, and remember swim fast.
Arnold SC Training Times
Monday: 6.30-9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Tuesday: 6.30-9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-9pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 6.30 - 9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 9pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 8.30pm - Ken Martin Leisure Centre
For more information on Arnold SC visit the Club’s website: www.arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk
What dads really want for Christmas Unbelievably, Christmas is just around the corner. At the time of writing there are no mince pies in the shops and I haven’t had to dodge past the wrapping paper selections in the supermarket. But have no fear, it’ll be here quicker than an express train of sugar-filled children excited by the possibilities of getting everything they’ve asked Santa for. But the question remains “what do dads really want for Christmas”? Significant others take note, this year the usual half-baked selection of socks, razors, golf tees and a set of craft ales in a presentation box isn’t going to cut it. I’ve done the leg work, asked some dads, and this is what they want:
1. Time in the bathroom without interruption. I’m going to let you all into a secret, dads go to the toilet to escape the kids. And at Christmas maybe even your family. We don’t have irritable bowel, we’re probably just catching up on the football scores. Unfortunately we’ve been rumbled by the kids who, as soon as dad is ensconced on the porcelain throne, come knocking. “Are you in there”? “Will you be long”? “Are you having a number one or a number two”?
2. A Lego kit that stays together. I was never massively into Lego as a child, but I always enjoyed it when I got a chance to play. Nowadays my house resembles a warehouse of the stuff. There are kits everywhere. Most of them are in a varying state of repair. If I built Lego without children I imagine I’d have a great collection, probably fully built, and definitely with the right parts. So when the kids decide they want to rebuild some stuff do you think we can find that one piece in the assortment of bits? You know the piece, the smallest and most vital one. The one that has to be in grey and absolutely can’t be substituted for a different colour.
3. The Great Escape Actually, this should read ‘any film that dad really wants to watch’. We’re not asking for much, just a couple of hours to watch a film where there’s no-one constantly asking who that person is, what’s going on, and all manner of
questions that are stopping you enjoying the actual film. And ideally this should be alone. Let’s be honest, if we can watch the film alone then no-one else will decide they’re bored halfway through and demand everyone stops watching. And if we’re alone we don’t have to worry about whether the film is suitable for everyone in the family, and watch Steve McQueen attempt to jump the barbed wire (because I always think he’ll make it!).
4. Sleep This is quite straightforward: a night of proper shut-eye. The sort of sleep where you don’t hit the sack with one eye open. Where you don’t get woken at 4 in the morning by a child who has decided now is the time to be awake. Where you don’t race out of bed having heard your child scream only to find them fast asleep and tucked up safely in their room, unlike you. The sort of sleep where you don’t feel guilty for having a lie-in. This may be the best gift anyone could give.
If you’ve read this and still think we want something from a shop trust us, we really don’t. If we wanted anything that badly we’d have probably bought it ourselves already this year. And the consensus is don’t buy us clothes. We know you mean well, but you might as well ask our mothers to buy them for us.
Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!
www.dontbelievethehype.biz Dominic Murray
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Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX Club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@ nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or fb: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm.
Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. 102nd Nottingham Scout Group - meet Mondays (term time only) at Top Valley School (Dance Academy). Beavers (ages 6-8) 5.15pm - 6.30pm and Cubs (ages 8-10½) 6.30pm - 8pm. For more details contact Mike: 07773 685237 or Jenny: 0115 977 1345, or pop along Monday night. Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org
Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com
Arnold St Mary’s Pre-School - Church Lane, Arnold (behind St Mary’s Church). Call 07969 544137. Open every morning and all day Wed. Free places available for 2,3 & 4 year olds. Email: info@arnoldpreschool.org. Or visit www.arnoldpreschool.org. or try facebook. Registered as GOOD with OFSTED. 1st Redhill Scout & Guide group - meetings: Band Mon 7pm/ Beavers Wed 5.45pm/Cubs Wed 7pm/Guides Thurs 7.30pm/Scouts Fri 7pm/ at 329 Mansfield Rd. Tel 953 7986. Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in school years 7,8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mondays 6pm - 7pm at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane, NG4 4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact Sarah - sarahhumphrey@btinternet.com Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.307.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.
2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Yvonne - 07954 402258. Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Funding for 2, 3 & 4yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on 0115 926 5644, email: weaverthorpe@ btconnect.com. Website: www.weaverthorpepreschool.weebly.com. Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group- A fun & friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mondays 10.30am-12.30pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3.50 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 Energize- after school sports & active games club every Tues (term time) from 4-5pm for ages 7-11yrs at St Mary’s Family Centre, Church Lane, Arnold, NG5 8HJ. Burn off some energy, learn something new & make new friends. Organised & delivered by qualified & DBS checked sports leaders. Tuck shop. FREE entry. The Boys Brigade, 38th Nottingham Company-Every Tue 6-8.30pm. Open to ages 5-18yrs @ Arnold URC, Calverton Rd. Call Jennifer on 0115 9670034 or http://38nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk Killisick Pre-School- Coppice Farm Primary, Laver Close, Arnold. 8.50am - 3.35pm Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 2, 3 & 4 yrs. Breakfast & afterschool clubs also available.Contact us: 0115 859 8143, email: killisick.ps@ntlworld.com.
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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 26 January 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall. Who Let The Dads Out! - 2nd Sat every month (except August) at St Mary’s Church Family Centre from 10am - 11.30am. For children from 0-5 years with their dads for fun, toys & refreshments. 2nd Arnold (St Mary’s) Scout Group - Calverton Rd, Arnold. Beavers Monday & Wednesday, Cubs Tuesday & Thursday, Scouts Monday & Wednesday, Explorers Friday. Contact 07982 247 147 or arnoldscoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Arnold Town Youth FC Under 17 Boys - want to play football? Saturday U17s recruiting players for 2016/17 season. Born between 1/9/99-31/8/00 them come along & join in. For more info call Malcolm 0115 967 3489/07500 874926 or Rob Mc Lachlan 0115 926 9171 Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 9am - 10.30am & 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617. Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to sitting babies only. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE admission. Contact 0115 960 7541 for more information. Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh, BTECs & much more. Tel: 0115 940 4308 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm 7.30pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: bbga@standrewsnottm.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 Forest Kids Nottingham - every Thursday 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the golf hut/cafe for nature activities, games and general mucking about in the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com Tiddlywinks - Christian parent & toddler group. Bible stories, crafts, singing & free play. A friendly place to bring your under 5s. Wednesday (term time) 10am - 11.15am at St Mark’s Church, Woodthorpe. Call Jackie on 07305 073898 for more info. Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - Mondays (term time) 9.30am - 10.30am at St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Songs, instruments & movement fun for babies to pre-schoolers. £4 per family, drinks & biscuits inc. Call Karen: 07846 176064 or visit Facebook shake rattleandrhyme. Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact: getinvolved@ wearenonsuch.com for find out more! Good Shepherd Pre-School OFSTED registered-for children6.30-7.45 aged 30 Fri mths upwards. Children 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs,-Scouts & Explorers Beavers | Cubs Panther Grp from all families welcome, with places available now. 15 mths group; parents & toddlers welcome. 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Weds 1-3pm £3.Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - Every Tuesday night (term time): 5.20pm - 9.15pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, Warren Hill. Contact the vicarage on 0115 920 8879 The Boys Brigade 39th Nottingham Company- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 5-18yrs. Contact Neil Stevenson : 39thnottm@boysbrigade.org.uk
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There is nothing better than receiving a gift that someone has spent time and effort making for you. Every year I make a hamper for my step-dad and he loves it. Usually it includes some fudge (see recipe opposite), chutney, piccalilli, home-made biscuits, jam and last year I also added some chicken liver pate. There is also usually a bottle of something alcoholic. He gives me the basket back after Christmas ready for the following year and the tradition carries on. If you make your edible delights in batches then you will have plenty for everyone and some for yourself as well! It does require a bit of forward planning, so about now I start with the chutney and any pickled
gifts as these need a few weeks before they’re ready to eat. I start saving nice jars and bottles – just sterilise in the dishwasher or use boiling water and dry in a very low oven. Decorate the goodies with pretty labels, use festive gift bags and pretty packaging. Lakeland have loads of great ideas and Wilko’s also have a good selection. All the recipes I have shared are tried and tested and really easy to make (I don’t do complicated!). Have fun and remember to save some for yourself!!!
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Blackberry and Apple Gin
Chocolate Orange Fudge
Chorizo Jam
600g blackberries 600g sugar 600g apples (roughly chopped, peel, core & all) 3 x bay leafs 3 x 700ml cheap gin ( we used Aldi) 3 x large kilner jars - sterilised
350g dark chocolate - broken into squares 397g tin condensed milk 25g butter 1 tbsp orange zest (about 2 x oranges) 60g pecans - broken (optional)
500g chorizo – sliced into half moons 2 x red onions – sliced 2 garlic cloves – crushed 85g light muscovado sugar 3 tbsp sherry 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp soya sauce 2 tbsp tomato puree 100ml water
Method: In each kilner jar place 200g of blackberries, apples and sugar. Add a bay leaf to each jar along with a whole bottle of gin. Seal the jars and shake to mix. Place them in a cool, dark place and shake every few days. They should be ready after 4 weeks. Have some nice gift bottles at the ready (sterilised). Pass the gin through muslin to strain and bottle.
Method: Butter a foil tray. Mine was 25cm x 14cm. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate, condensed milk and butter on a low heat. Stir often. When melted, add orange zest and nuts, if using. Mix well and pour into the foil tray. Smooth over and leave to cool. Once cool, refrigerate. Once set, cut into small squares. You can put the fudge in gift bags or jars. Remember to store in the fridge. Can be frozen and eaten straight from the freezer.
Fry chorizo in a large saucepan until it starts to release oil and goes golden. Remove with a slotted spoon to a dish and set aside. Cook the onions gently in the chorizo oil over a low heat until soft. Add the garlic, sugar, sherry, syrup, soy sauce and tomato puree to the pan along with the chorizo. Mix well and add the water. Cook slowly for 45 mins until thick and syrupy. Allow to cool. Tip into a food processor. Pulse until the chorizo is in really small pieces. Spoon into sterilised jars and leave to cool completely before storing in the fridge.
The Railway I have eaten at The Railway before so I knew what a treat we were in for. I arrived Friday night with all the NG girls to a packed pub and a very warm welcome. The Railway is a superb village pub, thoughtfully decorated with a great atmosphere. We were shown to our table by Suzannah, the manager. After an appetiser of mixed olives, warm focaccia with balsamic oil and aioli we decided on two starters, four mains and two puddings – just in case our eyes were bigger than our bellies! (As they usually are!) The Cheese on toast, Brie de Meaux on grilled sourdough with pickled mushrooms and truffle dressing (£8.95) was sublime. We all agreed it was our favourite. I have never had anything like it, and that’s why you go out for meals. We also had the Creedy Calver duck liver parfait with English plum relish and chargrilled focaccia (£6.50). The rich parfait married perfectly with the relish. What a start! We all had a different main: the Railway burger with smoked pancetta, mature cheddar, gherkin, gem lettuce and fries (£12.95) was huge! The Creedy Calver duck leg, savoy cabbage, parsnip, duck fat potato and Starkey’s blackberry sauce (£16.95) had us all cooing in awe. It looked so pretty and tasted as good as it looked. Roast chicken breast, peppercorn sauce, fries, roast tomato, mushroom and green salad (£13.95) was a classic dish elevated to a new level and finally the braised shoulder of mutton, balsamic red onion, bok choi, goats cheese and creamed potatoes (£17.50) was the star of the show. Melt in the mouth meat, creamiest potato I have ever eaten, flavours I have never tried together, it was unforgettable. For dessert we had a warm tart of Lowdham quince pear with crème fraiche and spiced honey (£7.95) and hot Tanzanie chocolate
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Christmas e r fo e B e r a The Nightm : s w ie v e R Bur ton l Crossover a n o s a e S A With Christmas imminent, and the spooky trick or treat palooza of Halloween done and dusted, what better way to celebrate than a festive movie that mixes the two holidays into one strange, mesmerising and explosive cocktail. Ever get so good at your job it’s now boring? Well that is exactly how Jack Skeleton, the king of Halloween Town, feels. That is until Jack discovers a set of portals to other mystical worlds. The first one he sets his bony fingers on is Christmas Town, and Jack becomes enamoured with its bright festive cheer and gleeful warmth. But Jack doesn’t just want to enjoy this town, he wants to be the king of it too. And so begins his quest to give Santa a well-earned break and become the jolly man in red himself. Originally released in 1994, every frame of this movie looks like a whimsical piece of art. The Nightmare Before Christmas was made before the glut of CGI that we enjoy today, making the beautiful stop motion animation even more impressive. At its heart, as well as being a Christmas film, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a musical, and a great one at that. From the infectiously fun Halloween Town opening, to the iconic glee of Jack discovering Christmas for the first time, each song seamlessly fits into the story, and will have even the most jaded viewer tapping their toes. What makes this film stand out from the other Christmas animated musicals is how innovative the concept is. Dropping Halloween and Christmas into a blender and seeing what comes out is a joy to see and gives everyone something to love. Having such a strange mix up really allows producer Tim Burton’s style to shine. From imagination sparking concepts like the two faced mayor to seeing a werewolf come to life in this style, the artistic direction of this movie is spellbinding.
Don’t let the Halloween atmosphere fool you though, The Nightmare Before Christmas is still full of that magical warmth that comes with every Christmas movie ever made. Moonlit romance, buckets full of joy that fill your eyes with happy tears and a valuable life lesson to be learned, Jack Skeleton’s antics have it all. Overall, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a spectacular celebration of all things Halloween and Christmas. Capturing the joy that comes with the mistletoed holiday perfectly through its energetic up-beat musical numbers and displaying the shudder-inducing frights of that spooky October night through its uniquely iconic character designs; the balancing act done by this movie is a blast to enjoy again and again, on an annual cycle even, say once a year, every December. The Nightmare Before Christmas = 9/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)
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Martin Page Arnold Area’s Local
Tree Surgeon
Have you considered? Just like the rest of your property your trees may need some maintenance from time to time? Are your trees too tall, unsafe or untidy? Are they blocking light from yours, or your neighbour’s property? With o v e r 25 years of experience working with trees in your area I would be pleased to offer you free advice and a free quotation.
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Salterford Logs • Kiln dried hardwood logs • Delivery or collection • Loose Tipped or Builders Bags Keith Tom Prices start from £80 per cubic metre
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Mark Maggs has over 30 years experience in the plumbing and heating industry. He is locally based in Arnold and is happy to deal with all your plumbing and heating needs, from replacing a tap washer to a full All your plumbing and heating needs heating system. catered for ...whatever the weather ! Mark prides himself on his high quality workmanship and his competitive rates. Full central heating systems with It’s always nice to hear a friendly voice on condensing combi boilers Boiler replacements, repairs and servicing the other end of the ‘phone, and with Mark All types of plumbing work undertaken that’s exactly what you get. Why not ring High quality service - no job too small for a FREE estimate and see for yourself. Over 20 years’ experience in the industry
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WANTED. Old HiFi stereo equipment, speakers, record decks, amps etc. 07855 994605 WANTED: RECORDS. LPs & 45s. By local collector. 07977 457567 WANTED. Old fishing items or full set-ups wanted by collector. Anything considered. 07855 994605 BIKES WANTED. Adult road racer or mountain. Any age or condition. Will collect and pay cash. Julie 07971 692815/shoemaduk@gmail.com 2 x Sky Boxes HD. £20. 07912 784692 Homebrew Equipment. One gallon demi-john £3 each. Air locks (fermentation traps) 50p each. Hydrometre plus jars £3.50. Corking tool £2.50. 0115 928 4890 Dog Kennel. Unused. Suit medium sized dog. £30. 07804 828017 Garden Gate. 6ft x 3ft Treated. Unused. £25. 07804 828017 Retro Hitachi T-44L Cabinet Hi-Fi Stereo System. With 2 x speakers. £25. 07845 908896 Electrolite Oscillating Halogen Heater. With adjustable heat settings of 400w, 800w or 1200w. £10. 07845 908896 3 x 2kw Fan Heaters. Boxed. £5 each or £10 for all three. 07845 908896 Mobility Scooter. Heavy duty. VGC. £250 ono. 0115 956 0063 Walt Disney. Collection of items. £50 no offers. 0115 913 6939 Glass Mirror. 76 x 106cm. £30. 07519 157058 Vision Blind. In Beige. 860 x 1264mm. Cost £200. £50. 07519 157058 Red Rug. 115 x 174cm. £15. 07519 157058 Lifetime Rotary Composter. Drum diameter 82cm. £60. 0115 952 1993 Oyster Pushchair. In turquoise blue with hood. £25. 0115 952 3451 Basketball Stand. £30. 0115 952 3451 White Sink. 50cm x 41cm inc pedestal (small chip to foot of pedestal). £25. 0115 952 3451 Premier Drum Kit. 5 piece with cymbals. Inc. sticks, brushes, a stool & cases. In burnt orange. £200. 0115 962 5569
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Raleigh Pioneer Prestige Ladies Cycle. 12 speed. Handmade in Nottingham. Ex.cond. Inc. lights, lock & rear carrier. £65. 0115 926 0297 Retro Metal 15 Drawer File Cabinet. Have seen these stripped down @£210. My price £45 buyer collects. 07973113882 Carena Travel Cot. 125cm long x 65cm wide x 61cm deep. VGC £15. Mother Nature DeLuxe Foam Cot Mattress. High quality. Hardly used. £10. 07906 231 660 John Lewis Travel Cot Bedding. White cellular cot blankets x 2, unused. £10 each. Flat organic cotton sheets x 2, unused £5 each. Fitted sheets x 2, hardly used £4 each. Or £35 the lot. 07906 231 660 Potty, Kids Toilet Seat, Step Stool. Two sets of each. Never used. £10 each set. 07906 231 660 Ladies Grey Long Length Sheepskin Coat. Very warm. In excellent cond. Cost over £200. Size 14. £25. 07835 081955 Black Ballet Character Skirt. Excellent cond. Suitable for RAD requirements. Velcro fasten. L22” W20”. £7. 07472 784 989 Pink Harlequin Stentor Violin. Size 3/4. Used but in excellent cond. In case, inc. shoulder pad & bow. £70. 07472 784 989 White Organza Formal/Bridesmaid Dress. With detachable black organza sash. 3/4 length. New. Handmade. Ages 3-5 yrs. 2 available. £10 each. 07904 548182 Girls 24” Townsend Vogue Mountain Bike. Dual suspension. White. Suit ages 8-11. Ex. cond. Hardly used. 2 available. £60 each. 07904 548182 Black Leather Reclining Swivel Chair. With matching foot stool. £25. 0115 953 7886 Greenhouse 8 x 6 . Make me an offer. 0115 953 7886 Girls Scissor/Flicker Scooter. Suit. ages 8+. White/purple. Ex.cond. Hardly used. 2 available. £35 each. 07904 548182 6 Dining Chairs. Light oak with beige upholstery. Good cond. Ex Hopewells-Scovby. Bargain at £15 each. Can deliver. 07968 121246
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Tony Farrell Over 20 years experience! Repairs & Servicing for most makes of washing machines & dryers Fully guaranteed reconditioned washing machines available
Tony: 07966 579528 James Painting & Decorating Your local time served, professional decorator
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THINKING OF A HOUSE EXTENSION, LOFT CONVERSION OR NEW GARAGE? WANT TO IMPROVE THE KERBSIDE APPEAL OF YOUR HOME? OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE PROVIDING A FULL SERVICE, FROM INITIAL IDEAS TO PRODUCING DESIGN LAYOUTS FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS & DRAWINGS/CALCULATIONS FOR BUILDING REGULATIONS
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FREE Estimates | Fully insured
0115 960 3366
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Reputable & Reliable family run business Est. 1986
Nottinghamshire’s Premier Garage Door Company
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Made to Measure Sliding Door Wardrobes
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PAINTING & DECORATING COVING & ARTEXING Fully City & Guilds Qualified 25 Years Experience Friendly Reliable Service Good Quality Clean Work Free Estimates • Competitive Rates
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DMI ROOFING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE No Job Too Small Will Beat Any Genuine Quote! • Roofing & Roof Repairs • Chimneys & All Pointing Work • Fascias, Soffits, Guttering • Home/garden maintenance • Patios/Walkways • Fencing Work
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Fully qualified and insured, independent local Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating engineer. Over 20 years’ experience in the service, repair and installation of domestic gas central heating. l l l l l l
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Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby
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Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. 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Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk
Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm (except 26 Dec) at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All
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The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com
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We have now concluded our 2018 ‘sing-out’ programme. Four of our small group of twelve have now left us, leaving us desperately short of singers (all parts). If you enjoy singing and entertaining then please see us on ‘Facebook’ or contact Chris on cccnixon@aol.com for more information. We’d love to hear from you.
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Bingham and District Choral Society Carol Concert at St Mary’s Church, Bingham Saturday 15th December at 7.30pm Refreshments served afterwards
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We begin rehearsing in early January for our Spring Concert, which will take place in May 2019. For more info, please visit: www.binghamchoral.org.uk or call Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.
Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra Christmas Concert Saturday 22nd December 10:30am & 2:00pm The Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA
Kidsophonic at the Circus: Featuring musical Christmas favourites and much more. Why not dress up as your favourite circus performer! Tickets £9.00 adults £5.00 (children) under 2’s free from: Windblowers 0115 9410543 and online www.nsw.org.uk. www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk
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Totally a cappella harmony singing workshops open to over 16s once a month, Saturday’s in Nottingham city centre. Visit: www.facebook.com/ nottinghamvoicecollective or 0115 981 0975 for more info. Next workshop is a festive special! Saturday 15th December, 1-4pm at the College Street Centre. Fun tips and techniques to help you learn to use your voice better, learn a couple of funky, swing/jazz Christmas songs and get a video of what you’ve achieved. £20 each or £17.50 if you bring a friend. Book your place at www.abimoore.com/workshops.
Gem Connection will be holding this years last rehearsal on Thursday December 13th. The evening will be open to friends and supporters to join the GEMs for an evening of entertainment with a coffee and mince pie. The Christmas evening will be held at the Long Eaton School, Derby Road, Long Eaton from 7.30pm – 9.30pm There is a charge of just £5, payable on the door and all proceeds will help towards funding the chorus’s travel to Spain in April 2019 where they will be representing Great Britain and the Ladies British Barbershop Association by competing in the Spanish Barbershop Convention. The Gems would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year and hope to see some of you in December.
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Dr Harvey Francis was a local Arnold doctor with a surgery based at Moira House.
a great improvement in the general health of the town. His caring and considerate nature had a great part to play in this.
He was educated at Durham University and St. Mary’s Hospital, where he held the posts of resident obstetric officer and housesurgeon.
Dr Francis’ skill as a doctor was very important to the auxiliary hospital throughout the war. He was highly respected and regarded well by both the VADs and professional nurses, as well as the patients. This was recognised in a simple ceremony on the 7th December 1915, just 12 months into his appointment, by a presentation of a signed framed photo of the VADs serving at the hospital. This recognition of his service was carried out on behalf of the patients and staff by the commandant, Mrs Birkin.
A keen cricketer in his early years, he frequently played for the local cricket club. In his later years he often attended the Notts County Cricket Club matches at Trent Bridge. Dr Francis’ practice in Arnold was an extensive and varied one, comprising miners, shopkeepers, businessmen and landed gentry and he was very popular with all his patients. Dr Francis possessed a most attractive personality, always cheery, and always helpful when patients were in serious trouble. His patients learned not only to feel affection for him but he also had their complete confidence. During World War 1 he carried out the role of the Arnot Hill Hospitals Medical Officer while still performing his function as the local GP. There was a shortage of doctors due to the war. Those remaining had to work long hours to treat the local patients under their care. From 1917 he was also appointed to the post of Council Medical Officer for the Arnold Urban District. He had been carrying out these duties in an unofficial capacity since the council had been formed. In total he held this post for some 44 years. The cooperation between Dr Francis and the councillors in Arnold produced, in turn,
For his dedication and service to the Arnot Hill Hospital throughout the war, Dr Francis was awarded the OBE in 1919. After the war and the closure of the hospital, he continued in the role as Arnold’s Medical Officer for many years. In 1925, Dr Francis was joined in his practice at Moira House in Arnold by his son John, who had now qualified as a doctor. John also continued the family tradition by taking on both roles as GP with that of medical officer to the council on his fathers retirement. The council honoured Dr Francis’ long and valued service by presenting him with a silver inscribed salver when he retired in 1941. Unfortunately he did not have the long, well earned retirement he deserved. After a lengthy illness, which he bore with the fortitude, courage, endurance and selflessness that had been his character during his life, he died three years later in August 1944 at his home at Ashton Lodge, Woodthorpe at the age of 76. He left a widow, three sons and a daughter.
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The build up to Christmas is a truly magical time. From the decorations to the chill in the air and the happy family times, there is a lot that the month of December has going for it. Perhaps the pinnacle is the food, the glorious, rich food, that can be enjoyed without guilt, because, well, let’s face it, it’s Christmas and what else is Christmas for? And, thick Christmas jumpers hide all manner of food related sins! There is one work-related habit, however, that can make staying healthier during the festive season a lot easier: paying attention to snacking. As tempting as it is to buy that giant tub of **** (insert Christmas themed chocolate/biscuits/ sweets here), to treat the rest of your colleagues, consider the manner in which they will be consumed. If we are honest with ourselves, the majority of snacking is sheer boredom. “I’m bored of this spreadsheet, pass me a biscuit.” “Crunchy crisps will add interest to the next 20 emails that I have to send.” “I need a break, chocolate will signify that I’m having a break.” That inner self-talk is so faint, we don’t even notice why we are snacking but it’s evident that physiologically we don’t actually need extra food to fuel several more hours of sitting down. Similarly, the odd Christmas biscuit might be nice but the benefit of it is limited. Well, that’s if you view unnecessary weight gain as a benefit. If you can’t go without that snack or really want to treat your work mates, there are other ways. Snacking healthier has a fair few advantages, and before you stop reading, I’m not talking about fruit.
With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic. The few years have seen an upsurge in healthy We last asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva snack options web, wellon aswhat various Humphries, to and give the us the lowas down you can cookbooks, teaming therapy with better alternatives to expect from are a nutritional consultation.
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TOP TIPS FOR NEW YEAR FITNESS
At the start of the new year, most of us make a subconscious promise to ourselves to make some better health choices. After all, we want to be around as long as possible to share many more social and festive times with loved ones. How we look after our bodies really does matter.
My Top Tips for Making an Impact on Your Health 1. Make small adjustments to start with. Don’t completely alter your diet or double your exercise routine hoping it will produce a result. You will fail before you really get going. 2. Everything altered or improved is an additional external stress on the body so remember to take your time when making changes. 3. All changes should be maintainable, if they aren’t then they won’t produce the result you are really searching for. 4. Following the latest new year craze diet isn’t going to work if you can’t maintain the effort once you achieve your goal. Entering back into old habits will produce old results.
5. MAKE A PLAN…. Or hire a coach to educate you and guide you to the result you’ve promised yourself. Asking for help is the best way to succeed. 6. And most of all...be patient. Remember Rome wasn’t built in a day. It may take months to see positive changes, but it’ll be worth it.
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If you follow these principles for any fitness or nutritional changes you make in the new year I can assure you, as an online coach whose passion is producing sustainable body and mind transformations, these are key to succeeding with any plan you choose to embark on.
Exercise Start with the minimum amount of days you can realistically commit to each week. If you say five but can only manage five sessions once a month, then commit to three sessions and build around this. The disappointment of not hitting your target could leave you in a negative state of mind and you could slip back into making poor choices. Adding exercise into your life shouldn’t be complicated. We can all find time to exercise. We waste lots of hours on social media, so why not walk for an hour instead? You can still check your device or listen to some music! That’s around 300-400 calories a day burnt. Do this for 4-5 days a week and you will burn 1lb of actual body fat within two weeks without even altering your current diet.
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NG5 Arnold - helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? Free listing for not-for-profit or a charity groups. Call us on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to
others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help UK 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk
Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-to-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882
Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam
access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - 8 wk course starting soon for anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. City centre location. Call Judy/Phil on 0115 779 1315 or e: judy.collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk
Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments & training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org
Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE to people with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each week, trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or e: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info.
Memory Cafe - anyone with memory problems, together with their carers, very welcome. Meet 2nd Wednesday of every month, 1pm-3pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive (off Mansfield Rd), Sherwood. For more info call Pauline: 01332 810366 or Alan: 01159 262232 Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm
ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com
Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday of each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100
Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Richard on 07968 951872.
MS Society - Nottingham & District Branch Drop-in meeting, 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers & family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: Tel: 0115 966 3582
Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - Meet on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital
in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and practical support to each other, partners, family and friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460.
Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661
Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To
find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com
NG5 Arnold - helping hand - group directory Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk
Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs at Herbert Buzzard Court, Hucknall. Fridays at Marion Murdoch Court, Gedling: 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tues 9.30-12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer & offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@ focusfamilylaw.co.uk Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over drinking, drugs & other addictions. Peer-led meetings held in Notts on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www. smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Info Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Arnold Methodist Church Mental Health Drop In Centre - befriending & support for sufferers of mental health
problems & their carers. We also offer crafts, games, information, refreshments, pastoral support & signposting. Open every Friday from 11am-2pm at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold. A warm, sympathetic welcome assured.
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been
diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com
Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101. Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham
Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings
are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone
aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times.
Notts Peer to Peer Network - info for users of Mental Health services in Notts & their carers. Gateway Drop In, for
mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com
Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk
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Arnold Shopmobility Scooters available weekdays 9am - 1.45pm (Wed’s 9am-12 noon) Also wheelchairs for daily & weekly hire. For details call 0115 966 1331
ARNOLD HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Free service operated by The Royal Volunteer Service. We deliver books from the library to anyone who has difficulty getting out to change their own books.
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NG5 Arnold - helping hand group directory cont.... My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted
guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk. Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153 Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Jim: 07872 839570 or jim.gregory@ageuknotts.org.uk
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.
Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399. Parkinson’s, Wilsons Disease & Similar Conditions - Tues drop in from 1pm to 4pm at Arnold Labour Club, 79A High
St, Arnold. Relaxed, friendly environment. Play games, chat & make new friends. Free admission, buffet provided. For more info call Peter on 07782 113841 Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk
Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and
3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733
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Thank You All I continue to be very busy across the constituency of Gedling and in Parliament and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone living in Gedling who has helped and supported any individual, organistaion or local group. Thank you to those who continuously work together to make Geding a better place to live, work and learn. I have visited many groups and organisations both locally and nationally and I have been left both overwhelmed and humbled at the generosity and kindness of all. Gedling has so much to be proud of. I have met people who have worked to protect and save others but despite limited resources do their very best for our community day in and day out. We all owe our sincere gratitude to all of these people. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM Part of commemorating the centenary of the end of WW1 I have been involved in many Remembrance events. Gedling Borough Council have organized and delivered some exceptional events which were a fitting tribute to all those who gave their lives for us today. I was also privileged and humbled to visit the Menin Gate in Ypres for an act of remembrance with pupils, parents and teachers from the Redhill Academy Trust. The Menin Gate features the names of more than 54,000 soldiers who died
before 16th August 1917. Since 1928 the Last Post has sounded at 8.00pm every evening at the Memorial. Myself, Emma and Harry from the Carlton Academy School (pictured below left) placed two wreaths at the Memorial in remembrance. There are many organisations who help and support each other throughout the year who will need some additional help during the colder months and leading up to the festive season. Here, I will give two examples that have contacted me directly. One is the local food bank and for more information please telephone 07854 690694 or visit the website at http:/arnold.foodbank.org. uk or e-mail info@arnold.foodbank.org.uk. Food donations may be left at various locations across Gedling including the Civic Centre in Arnot Hill Park and Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. For further details of your local donation point please use the details above. The Sharewear Clothing Scheme has launched its “It´s a Wrap” campaign to provide essential new or used good quality hats, scarves and gloves. For more information on the best way to donate please e-mail info@ sharewearclothingscheme.org or telephone 07724118666. Their website is http:// sharewearclothingscheme.org I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved with the various events across Gedling this year and for supporting each other. Gedling has so much to be proud of but none more so than the people that live here. I would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
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The exceptional achievements and commitment of local volunteers were honoured at a tea party given by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire back in October. Units from across Nottingham city were wellrepresented on the podium: long service awards were given to Moira Sibert (40 years) and Denise Bates (30 years) of Hemlock Castle Division, to Pam Lamb (40 years) of Daybrook Division (pictured), and to Anne Yates (50 years) and Florence Thorpe (60 years) of Westdale Division – Florence’s award is amongst the first 60 year markers to be presented in the county. The afternoon also saw the presentation of Oak Leaf Awards to two Unit Leaders Westdale’s Linda Epton and Forest Division’s Sarah Gilfillan - to reflect their outstanding commitment to local Guiding, whilst special ‘Thanks’ badges were given to June Bingham (Beauvale Division), Jane Clarke (pictured left) and Pam Lamb (Daybrook), Hilary McLaughlin and Catherine Scholes (Forest) and Emily Hogan (Hemlock Castle) to acknowledge their vital roles in ensuring the recent MegaMoot camp ran so smoothly. The tea party gave County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst the opportunity to present awards to over 50 members and friends of Girlguiding across Nottinghamshire.
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At Arnold Library - December/January 2019 Christmas Craft Fair - Saturday 8 December - 10am - 2pm
We are excited to announce our second Christmas Craft Fair at Arnold Library. You’ll find a variety of crafts including textiles, jewellery, cards, candles, jams and more! A great place for unique Christmas gifts, join us to start your seasonal celebrations. There will be a grotto for the children to visit and the Inspire Learning team will be running a Christmas card making session. Refreshments and mince pies will be available. RATTLE, RHYME AND ROLL....Fun with your babies and toddlers at our lively 30 minute sessions for 0-3 year olds and their parents/carers. Sing, rhyme and “If you’re happy and you know it, shake a shaker!” Every Tues and Thurs 10.30 - 11.00 am On Thursday 6 December from 11am - 11.30am there will be a Talking Teeth children’s activity.
READING CAFÉ...Come and join our Reading Café, which is always ready to welcome new members and visitors. Open every Wed morning from 10am-12 noon. Tea/coffee & biscuits are available at 50p per cup. Wednesday 12 December - join us for the special festive Reading Cafe. KNIT AND NATTER...Meeting every Monday 2pm - 3.30pm. Join our friendly group to knit, crochet, craft and natter; borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee & biscuit for 50p! LOCAL HISTORY SURGERY...Need help researching your family tree? Drop in to speak to one of Inspire’s Local Studies Librarians for an informal chat. This session runs on the last Wednesday every month. January 30th 2019 - 1.30pm - 4pm
INSPIRE LEARNING - have courses running throughout the NG5 area.Our Course Guide is available now or visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/community MY SIGHT...Monday 3 December 10am - 12 noon. For further details on any of these events or to see any recently added events please visit our website www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/events/ Arnold Library, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EE T: 0115 9202247 Mon & Fri 9am - 6pm; Tue & Thur 9am - 7pm; Wed & Sat 9am - 4pm arnold.library@inspireculture.org.uk www.inspireculture.org.uk
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he countdown to Christmas is well and truly upon us here in Nottingham.
Make sure you don’t miss the wonderful atmosphere of the Winter Wonderland which continues in the Market Square right through until 31st and pantomime season is already well under way at the Nottingham Playhouse. Their annual traditional pantomime, which this year is Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood runs through until 19th January. This year the Theatre Royal welcome Joe Pasquale and John Challis for their offering of Peter Pan, which runs from 8th December until 13th January. There’s even a special Peter Pan talk on the 10th with afternoon tea. You can catch Sleeping Beauty at the Thoresby Riding Hall between 23 - 30th December, while this year you can banish those post Christmas blues with a visit to Elf the Musical, Starring David Essex and Martine McCutcheon at the Motorpoint Arena 28-30 December. Prefer to be involved? Don’t miss the Maggie’s Christmas Concert at St Barnabas Cathedral on 13th December. Sing your favourite carols whilst raising money for a fantastic charity. The Nottingham Harmonic also bring their family carol concert to the Royal Concert Hall 19 - 22 December or why not have a good old sing song at The Southbank Bar with their Christmas Eve singalong between 1-7pm.
There’s a whole host of fantastic music throughout December as the Royal Concert Hall welcomes Katie Melua (3), Human League (5), The Bootleg Beatles (6), The Overtones (15), A West End Christmas (20) and Kate Rusby (21). Not to be outdone, The Motorpoint Arena opens its doors to The Stepback 90’s Concert (6), War of the Worlds (7) Def Leopard (8) Madness (13) and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is You Tour (9) There are sack full’s of other Christmas events across the region. Join the Santa run at Sconce Park in Newark (9 December) in aid of Reach Learning and the Great Central Railway has the closest thing you’ll get to the Polar Express with their Santa Service, running 1 - 24 December. Foodies can enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Debbie Bryan or up their game for this Christmas dinner with a one-day pate and terrine course at The School of Artisan Food. This hands-on course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to make your own delicious pates and terrines to enjoy. Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts at Ye Old Victorian Market in Kirkby in Ashfield on 15 December.
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The CORE Centre, 17 St. Wilfrid’s Square, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6FP Registered Charity No. 1079864
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat (under 125 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Ernehale Townswomens Guild - (afternoons) welcomes new members. Meets 2nd Friday monthly at 2pm, Salvation Army Centre, High St, Arnold. For more info call Margaret Edwards on 0115 926 3624 Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040
Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact 0115 916 8806. Website: arnoldwi.weebly.com Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & December. Meetings at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnold-historygroup.org. Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Fiona Shaw on 07984 987216 or visit www.prospect-players.com Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Woodthorpe W.I - welcomes all women to their meetings held at the Good Shepherd Church Hall on Thackerays Lane. Meetings are held at 7.30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month except January or Bank Holidays. Please contact the Secretary, Glenis on 0115 956 2823 for information about the programme of talks and visits. New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre,
strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733
Arnold Branch Royal British Legion - monthly meetings are held every 2nd Sunday in the month. At the Victory Club, Church Drive (opposite Sainsburys). Starts at 12.15pm. For more info contact John Todd on 0115 926 5244.
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre,
Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tues monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.
The Nottingham Mechanics - . 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353
Bootlace Buddies - is a small, friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s & 60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays & sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlacebuddies.org or call 0115 958 1897 Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com
Mapperley and District U3A - meets 10am, 4th Thursday in the month at Mapperley Plains Recreation & Social Club on Plains Road, Mapperley. For more info call 07913 399362 Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info visit www.art4arnold.com. Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley
Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www. novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213.
Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.
Arnold Community Diary cont..... Spanish Lessons!!! - enjoy learning Spanish...Spanish tutor for all ages and levels. For more information contact Ms Daniela. Call or text 07463 545873 or email: spanishtutornottingham@yahoo.com Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. Arnold Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of Arnold Library. New members are always welcome. For more details please contact 0115 960 2596 or bl_hales@hotmail.co.uk City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info visit www.arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members welcome, first 3 vists free. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook. Arnold Branch of the U3A - for retired or semi-retired people. Meet at 1.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: patjackson181@hotmail.co.uk South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.
Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally
and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Gedling Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace life to the full& in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or email: secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk. Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk. Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players of all ages. Indoor nets on Thursday evenings at Nottingham High School have now started. Contact Derek Pickering on 07989 180499, tweet to @calvertoncc or visit www.calvertoncc.co.uk for more information.
Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.
Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips.
New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org
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Craft Club
every Thursday 2-4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Rd (opp. Surgeys Lane). Everyone welcome for an afternoon of craft & chatter. For info contact Val Moore on 0115 956 3843. Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 4 league teams together with social bowling. Functions throughout the year. New members welcome. Green: Sir John Robinson Way, Daybrook (behind Sainsbury’s car park). Contact 0115 926 2705 or 0115 952 5692 Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: hellobvwi@gmail.com
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Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New members welcome. For more information visit www.notts-machine-knitters.org.uk or email: mappnitnatter@gmail.com
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips
& exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940 Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 960 6570 after 7pm for info. New members welcome. Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME
Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane Park (behind
Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses if you are new to running as well as walking group. See website for details: www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com.
Get Going In Gedling - provides volunteer-led short health walks most days of the week. If you enjoy walking and socialising, how about joining us. These walks are a great way to start exercising in a safe and supportive environment. For more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit www.gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling. Engineering - anyone interested in starting a small group for engineers of any ability or background. To meet once a
week to discuss workshop topics, engineering problems, inventions, experimental work & practice machining. I have an extensive workshop with machine tools etc. If you are interested & have any ideas email Tom: notintone678@gmail.com
Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. Seated Yoga Class - Thursdays 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up!
Killisick Autumn Club - every Tues 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Comm Centre, Killisick Road. For info call 0115 956 8575. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. Very friendly group meeting Tues evenings 7-9pm, Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423.
Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com.
Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At Mapperley Community Centre every Tues
10.30am. For more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403
Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a
walk from book or web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable to share transport/ driving. Kindness, honesty & respect essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info.
NG5 Arnold Community Diary cont..... Learn to Dance Ceroc - Tues 7.45pm - 10.45pm at John Godber, NG15 7FQ. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great, fun social night. Call Sue 07915 671688. Like FB Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes. Sherwood Bowls Club - Beginners or experienced bowlers welcome. Come along and give us a try! Roll-ups on Monday at 6pm. Free lessons. Valley Road Green. Contact Eileen 0115 920 3301 or Clive 0115 926 1460. Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk St Jude’s Art Group - meet in St Jude’s Church Hall on Woodborough Rd from 9am to 12 noon each Wednesday. All abilities welcome. For more info contact Dave Prentice on 0115 962 3704.
Friends of Woodthorpe Grange Park - welcome anyone with a genuine interest in this local park visit: www.woodthorpefriends.
co.uk also on Facebook & Twitter or call: 0115 9522669
Men in Sheds - a well equipped hobby workshop for men aged 60+. Members can put their skills to good use, learn
new skills, have a chat over a cuppa & help support the project. £2 per session. Daybrook Shed, The Stores Building, Nottingham Rd, NG5 6JR. For more info call Jim: 07872 839570 or jim.gregory@ageuknotts.org.uk Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every weekday. Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.
Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wednesdays@ 6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info contact the secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385 Woodthorpe Model Railway Club - meet Tues & Fri from 7pm at Sherwood Comm. Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5
3FN (near Woodthorpe Park). We are a small friendly group & visitors are always welcome. You can find us on Facebook or call Bob Heath on 07889 031305 for more info.
Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk
Together@ARNOLD - friendship group for over 60’s. Looking to meet new friends & join in new & varied activities? Join us for a chance to chat, chill, have a laugh together & enjoy a 2 course lunch. We meet every Mon 10am-3pm at Eagles Nest Comm. Centre (Formerly Arnold Hill Comm. Centre), Gedling Rd, NG5 6NZ. For more info contact Kim on 07982 422392. Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,
North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Gedling Climate Change Group - we are a group of people from all walks of life with one thing in common, we want to make a change! We organise events, share resources & meet regularly to inform, explain & campaign about climate change. To get in touch please email: gedlingccg@gmail.com or join our online community on facebook.
Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class Thurs 2pm-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District,
but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk Short Mat Carpet Bowls - join us on Mondays 10am - 12noon, 12.30pm-2.30pm & Wednesdays 10am-12noon at The Beacon, Birchfield Rd, Arnold. All standards welcome, especially beginners. Cost £4 per session. For more info call Geoff 07733 411193 or Arthur 0115 840 8358 Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, NG8 1AF. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org. uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474
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Give The Gift Of Time
Nottinghamshire Police Front Counter at Carlton Fire Station
Did you know that Nottinghamshire Police has a front counter at Carlton Fire Station?
Give something wonderful this festive season: the gift of your time to help needy, local animals ... and all from the comfort of your soft sofa or a cosy car!
Following the closure of Carlton Police Station in June 2017, our front counter has re-located to the reception at Carlton Fire Station.
Nottingham area charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, urgently needs phone operators and drivers to assist with tasks as volunteers. Just a few hours weekly, makes the difference in reaching sick, injured or vulnerable animals and birds – just like tiny kitten Cogsworth (pictured). Briefly, operators take calls from the public, relaying accurate details to relevant fellow volunteers. Drivers work with the rest of the team, collecting animals and birds, taking them onwards – often to a vet for initial checking.
Here you can report incidents and receive advice from our friendly and helpful staff, as an alternative to calling the 101 number. Remember, in an emergency you should always call 999.
‘Worthwhile’, ‘interesting’, ‘useful’ are how volunteers at Animal Accident Rescue Unit describe their ‘jobs.’ To find out more either email admin@aaru.org.uk, or call 01159321555, and leave a message with your contact details. The volunteer co-ordinator will return your call as promptly as possible. All animals already rescued by the charity, waiting (and hoping!) for permanent homes are at www.animalaccident.org.uk , and at ‘Animal Accident Rescue Unit’ on Facebook.
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The counter is open as follows: Monday to Friday – 10am to 6pm (closed for lunch between 2-2.40pm) Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED When the counter is closed there is a yellow phone located at the side of the station (to the right of the entrance doors) that will connect you to our Control Room.
Nottingham Flower Club Dec 6 at 7pm: Christmas social with club demonstration Feb 14: AGM & social evening Bluecoat School Sixth Form, NG8 5GY (look for the banner) Refreshments from 7pm All Welcome
Info: Sonia 07731 742882
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YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAMS Neighbourhood Policing Insp. Inspector Steve O’Neill Neighbourhood Policing Sgt Sgt 2843 Skoraczewski Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk ARNOLD TOWN CENTRE PC 2365 Hawrylak Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk ST MARY’S & KILLISICK PC 2734 Jennings PCSO Mark Careless Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk WOODTHORPE & KINGSWELL PC 2734 Jennings PCSO 9623 Ingram Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk DAYBROOK & BONINGTON PC 3369 Dosanjh PCSO 9856 Scatcherd Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Call 101 for non-emergency or 999 in an emergency Find us on Facebook: Gedling Police:Arnold, Calverton, Ravenshead and the Villages
from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
How can I stay safe out and about?
Nottinghamshire Police work hard over Christmas to keep you and your family safe, but there are a few steps you can take to help us.
Stay alert and be aware of what’s going on around you.
Christmas shopping... Stay alert and be aware of what’s going on around you. Keep valuables in inside pockets of clothing or bags. Only carry the cash and cards that you need. Always shield the PIN pad when entering your PIN. Avoid going back to your car to leave your shopping part-way through your trip. If you have to keep presents in the car, make sure they are out of view in the boot, the car is locked, and keep the receipts with you. Shopping with children? Make sure they learn to go to a store attendant or security guard if you get separated. How can I keep my home safe? Don’t leave presents under your Christmas tree if they are visible from windows or doors.
Deter pickpockets and muggers. Keep purses, wallets, phones and keys close (inside your front trouser pocket or inside your coat) and never leave your bags unattended. When you’re out for the evening? • NEVER leave your things unattended. • Make sure someone knows where you are going and when you’ll be home. • Avoid walking home alone and never with someone you don’t know well. • Drink responsibly, arrange for a member of your group to be a designated driver. • Check your taxi drivers ID and never get into an unlicensed taxi. For more advice and crime prevention information please visit our website http://www. nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas from everyone at Nottinghamshire Police.
Make sure you keep your doors and windows locked at all times. Lights on! Use timer switches or turn the radio on to make your house look occupied.
Interested in a job working for the police? To find out more about our current vacancies and how to apply please visit: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/careers
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